Kitten Vaccines

Veterinarian giving kitten vaccine to gray tabby kitten in Midlothian animal clinic

Kittens need a short series of vaccines, a few tests, and a calm start that makes future vet visits easier. At our Midlothian clinic, on Steam Avenue off Midlothian Turnpike, the doctor sets the schedule at the first visit and you stay with your kitten throughout.

Call (804) 603-9509 or book online.

When it's an emergency: Go to a 24-hour emergency hospital if your kitten stops eating, is cold or very weak, has repeated vomiting or diarrhea, or has trouble breathing. Young kittens can decline quickly. Our Midlothian clinic is open 8 AM to 6 PM, seven days a week, and we don't provide overnight care.

The Core Kitten Vaccines

FVRCP: feline herpesvirus, calicivirus, and panleukopenia, given in a series.
Feline leukemia (FeLV): the AAHA/AAFP feline vaccination guidelines list it as core for cats younger than one year.
Rabies: required in Virginia for cats as well as dogs.

Close-up of vaccine syringe near orange kitten shoulder during Midlothian vet visit

A Typical Schedule

6 to 8 weeks: first exam and first FVRCP dose; fecal check and deworming.
Every 3 to 4 weeks: FVRCP until about 16 weeks; two FeLV doses after an FeLV test.
12 to 16 weeks: rabies.
About one year: boosters, then a schedule based on lifestyle.

Calico kitten on scale during follow-up vaccine visit at Midlothian vet clinic

What the First Visit Includes

The doctor checks your kitten nose to tail, looks for ear mites and fleas, and usually recommends an FeLV/FIV test before your kitten meets other cats. Bring any shelter or breeder records. Your kitten stays with you the whole time, and the team uses treats and gentle handling.

"Very friendly knowledgeable staff who cared and went the extra mile for us and our kitten Kalliope!"
— Wendell D., Petfolk client.

Kitten owner reviews vaccine record card at home after Midlothian vet visit

When a Shot Should Wait

If your kitten has sneezing, eye discharge, diarrhea, or isn't eating well, the doctor may treat that first and delay vaccines. Vaccinating a sick kitten can blunt the response. It's a short delay, not a setback.

Found a Kitten in Midlothian?

Kittens turn up in yards, garages, and under decks around Chesterfield County, especially in spring and summer. Before you scoop one up, watch from a distance for a few hours; the mother may be nearby. If the kitten is alone, cold, or hurt, bring it in or contact Chesterfield County Animal Services.

If you keep a found kitten, keep it apart from your other cats until it has been examined, tested for FeLV and FIV, checked for parasites, and started on vaccines.

What Kitten Vaccines Cost

Each kitten visit includes a wellness exam ($99, or included with PetfolkCare at $199 a year), with vaccines and tests priced individually. Members save 10% on vaccines and lab work. You get an estimate before each visit.

Start the Series

Book your kitten's first visit at our clinic on Steam Avenue. Call (804) 603-9509 or book online.